The Bridal Bouquet
The one floral accessory that will be remembered by everyone is the bride’s bouquet.
It will be the most photographed floral arrangement of the day and should complement the bride and her chosen gown in every way.
There are no right or wrongs to the perfect bridal bouquet or any particular rules that must be followed. Fashions and trends are continually evolving and re-emerging, so whether you choose sophisticated, classical or glamorous, each bouquet can be as individual and beautiful as its bride.
The bouquet style you choose should depend on the design of the dress, style of the celebration and body type.
Style of Dress
Your flowers should complement your dress, not compete with it.
To give you a helping hand, I’ve listed below four of the most popular styles of bridal gown and some suggested bouquet designs to suit them.
A-Line
The clean architectural construction works for most bodies and in turn most bouquets. A composite bouquet resembling one giant blossom is a very striking option.
Empire
The longer skirt of this dress draws the eye downward to create a long lean look. A hand-tied bouquet with long stems would mirror the dress´s shape.
Ball Gown
The ball gown begs for a bouquet that can mirror its stature. You can definitely opt for a gorgeous cascading bouquet that spills over with flowers. However, if you want most of the focus on the dress then opt for a round bouquet which is simpler in style but can hold its own.
Sheath
Long and lean or body-hugging and slinky, the sheath dress can be dressed up or down with the flowers. Consider the presentation of the bouquet; when held in the crook of the brides arm it can break up the straight line of the dress without detracting from the overall look.
Your Body Shape
Not all bouquets work with every body type. It’s important to keep your bouquet relative to your frame.
Taller women should stick to longer arrangements, like arm sheafs or cascade bouquets.
Women of shorter stature, on the other hand, should hold onto more compact bouquets, and those with a larger frame will look best with fuller flower groupings.
Personalizing your bouquet
You can make your bouquet your own by personalizing it with items that mean something to you, such as family heirlooms or fabric from your mothers wedding dress for example.
Flowers also have meanings, so not only can you choose flowers that esthetically suit your wedding dress and color scheme, you can also incorporate flowers with symbolic purposes such as a white or red roses for unity or a yellow violet for happiness.
How to hold the bouquet
I know it’s common for brides to get nervous on their wedding day and inadvertently hold their bouquet up to the waist or even their chest. This optically cuts your body in half and makes you look shorter and heavier. Remember to hold your flowers as low as possible, preferably below the waist line. This makes your look longer and thinner.
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